CHAPTER 410: CHAPTER 263 LURING THE SNAKE OUT OF ITS HOLE

Returning to the resting place, Golden Soul Coin Ston gently placed the man under a large tree. He swiftly tore off a piece of cloth, just about to bandage the man’s wound, but was interrupted by Ling Yueyaya.

Ling Yueyaya slowly stepped out of the shadow and walked to the man. She looked down at the face twisted in pain, with a hint of sympathy flashing in her eyes. Then, she extended her jade-like hand, with two pale blue water balls forming in her palm.

One of the water balls gently landed on the man’s blood-stained leg, instantly washing away the blood and filth completely. The man groaned, his face showing an expression of pain, yet inside he felt a strong sense of cooling relief, as if this current could take away all his pain.

Ling Yueyaya’s expression turned slightly grave as she looked at the man’s wound and said, "Alright, now bandage him up. My ’Water Spirit Crystal Powder’ can temporarily relieve his pain and prevent the wound from worsening, but it won’t last more than an hour. After an hour, if we still haven’t found an antidote, his leg might still be crippled."

Carefree Meng Lan asked in surprise, "Antidote? He’s poisoned?"

"Hmm," Ling Yueyaya nodded, "Judging by the wound, it indeed looks like a wild soul bite. Moreover, the bite marks are dark and purplish, clearly signs of poisoning."

The man leaned against the tree, looking up at Ling Yueyaya with gratitude in his eyes, "Thank you, Miss, for saving my life."

Ling Yueyaya merely smiled faintly, "Haha, it’s a bit too early to thank me now."

The man, however, seriously said, "No, no matter what the outcome, this life was saved by you all. If I manage to walk out of the Xingdou Great Forest alive, I will definitely thank you properly."

Luo Chen noticed the man’s resolute face and determined eyes, and couldn’t help but feel a trace of admiration. Despite being in a predicament, this man still maintained resilience and determination, earning respect.

At this moment, Golden Soul Coin Ston pulled Carefree Meng Lan aside, saying with a slightly concerned expression, "Miss Ling Yue, what do you think we should do now? This man’s injuries are not light, and we still don’t know the whereabouts of our other brothers. Should we continue searching or take him back for treatment first?"

Ling Yueyaya pondered for a moment and said, "We can’t easily give up on the opportunity to find our other brothers, but we also can’t let this man’s injury worsen. I think we should leave a mark here, leave some people to take care of him, and the rest continue searching for the missing brothers."

Golden Soul Coin Ston and Carefree Meng Lan both nodded in agreement. Thus, they quickly took action, leaving a mark and arranging who would stay to care for the man before continuing their journey to find the missing brothers.

"Got it, don’t worry." Luo Chen’s face was brimming with a confident smile as he nodded to Golden Soul Coin Ston, as if everything was under his control.

Golden Soul Coin Ston looked gratefully at Luo Chen and said sincerely, "Thank you, Brother Luo Chen! I’ll leave this to you; we must hurry to find the others." His voice was full of trust and reliance.

Luo Chen responded with a reassuring look and then gestured for them to leave. Carefree Meng Lan, along with Golden Soul Coin Ston and the group, hastily disappeared into the depths of the jungle, leaving only Luo Chen and the injured man behind.

As the footsteps faded into the distance, the jungle returned to its tranquil state. Luo Chen slowly squatted down, looking at the resolute man resting with his eyes closed, a glint flashed in his eyes, as if scrutinizing something.

Suddenly, a startled bird flapped over from above, emitting a strange cry, breaking the silence. The man’s eyes opened, slightly startled by the bird’s cry, and he saw Luo Chen gazing down at him.

Luo Chen spoke softly, "They’ve all gone. Now you can tell me your purpose..." His voice was calm and firm, as if he already knew everything.

The man’s body tensed, then he slowly opened his eyes. He looked at Luo Chen standing over him, his expression momentarily hesitant. He tried to disguise his guilt with a confused look, but Luo Chen’s gaze pierced into his heart like a sharp sword.

The man let out a bitter laugh, trying to break the awkward atmosphere, "Young brother, are you talking to me? I’m just a poor wounded soul."

Luo Chen snorted disdainfully, "Stop pretending. You may fool them, but you can’t fool me." His voice was full of sarcasm and contempt.

The man’s heart skipped a beat, but he still tried to maintain his composure. Pointing at the wound on his leg, he said with a bitter smile, "Oh? Why would I deceive you? Does this look like the wound of someone inclined to fight?"

Luo Chen straightened up, his hands clasped behind his back, and said indifferently, "Whether you have a tendency to fight, I don’t know, but the person who did this to you probably has a tendency towards violence." His voice carried an undeniable firmness.